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Not a smart swing for Jayson Werth, Nationals
Mike Fitzpatrick
Updated: Sun, Apr 21, 2013
Double-play grounder ends best chance against Mets NEW YORK -- Jayson Werth was just overanxious. If only he had kept the bat on his shoulder. With the Washington Nationals trying to build a rally in the eighth inning, Werth swung at a 3-0 sinker and grounded into a costly double play that...
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Nationals' start is a little off schedule
Brian McNally
Updated: Sun, Apr 21, 2013
It is possible the first 38 days of the season will be the toughest for the Nationals, who have scuffled at times en route to an 10-8 record after Sunday's 2-0 loss in New York against the Mets. That's in large part because of a schedule that doesn't figure to get much tougher. Yes, they have...
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Bryce Harper again the top dog as Nationals beat Mets
Ben Walker
Published: Sat, Apr 20, 2013
Outfielder hits two HRs in victory NEW YORK -- Bryce Harper launched two long home runs, including a tiebreaking drive in the eighth inning, and also doubled to lead the Washington Nationals over the New York Mets 7-6 on Saturday. Adam LaRoche and Ian Desmond homered for the Nats on Bark in...
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Phil Wood: It's too early to make a judgment on Nationals' Dan Haren
Phil Wood
Updated: Sat, Apr 20, 2013
When the Nationals opted not to make right-hander Edwin Jackson a qualifying offer of $13.3 million for 2013, it meant three things: First, they knew he really wanted a multiyear deal and weren't prepared to offer him one. Second, if he accepted their offer, he might not be any better than he...
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The Baseball Page: April 21, 2013
Brian McNally
Updated: Sat, Apr 20, 2013
Nationals report Harper eyeing history The sample size is tiny and the season is long. But Nationals left fielder Bryce Harper entered the weekend with one of the best stat lines of any hitter in baseball. That's not a total surprise. But in just his second big league season, is it realistic...
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Ross Detwiler shows Nationals what he's got
Brian McNally
Updated: Thu, Apr 18, 2013
It is three starts into the season, so let's not get ahead of ourselves here. But the Nationals have to love what they've seen so far from starter Ross Detwiler. In three outings, the 27-year-old has allowed two earned runs in 20 innings. He has 11 strikeouts and just three walks. His fastball...
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Haren has a rough night in Miami in Nats loss
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Updated: Tue, Apr 16, 2013
Right-hander allows seven runs in laugher MIAMI -- Adeiny Hechavarria ended the Marlins' nine-game home run drought with a three-run shot, and Miami beat the Washington Nationals 8-2 on Tuesday night. A throwing error by Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman -- his fourth in five games --...
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Jordan Zimmermann throws complete game as Nationals bust out of slump
associated press
Updated: Mon, Apr 15, 2013
Washington sets season highs in hits, runs in win over Miami MIAMI -- Jordan Zimmermann pitched a six-hitter for his third victory of the season, and the Washington Nationals bounced back from a humbling weekend to beat the Miami Marlins 10-3 on Monday night. Ryan Zimmerman hit his first...
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Thom Loverro: Sixty years later, still feeling Mickey Mantle's clout in D.C.
Thom Loverro
Updated: Mon, Apr 15, 2013
When Bryce Harper crushed a home run into the second deck at Nationals Park last Wednesday, the crowd marveled at the distance and sheer power. The sound of the ball leaving the bat was like no other we have heard. Well, if you are quiet enough, maybe you can still hear the sound of perhaps...
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Nationals' Danny Espinosa leaves game after getting hit by pitch on hand
Brian McNally
Updated: Sun, Apr 14, 2013
Second baseman could miss a game or two The pitch caught Nationals second baseman Danny Espinosa on the right hand and left him steaming as he made his way to first base during Sunday's 9-0 loss to Atlanta. Braves left-hander Paul Maholm isn't the hardest thrower around, but his...
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